Celine Dione with her 6-year-old son with his long locks (in this month's British Hello magazine) got me thinking about hair. My Dad and his sister both wore long locks until he grew into big boy pants. He was always embarrased by this but in some ways it is very old school. I wanted to call attention to this famous Renoir hanging in the MET. The child on the right is the little boy of the family in long locks and a dress. 
Prince Albert's nephew brought a girl to a big Monaco function who raised eyebrows with her hairdo, below.
Politically speaking, John Edwards has gotten attention for fussing with his (very expensive) haircut. Hillary Clinton said to Yale's law class, "Hair Matters." She learned her lesson!
For me, I've been thinking about grey (hair) matters which I'll tackle later. But on hair matters? Everyone has an opinion. It is the most dramatic personal style statement. There is nothing worse than a bad hair day or a bad haircut. Native Americans understood the power of hair. When I moved to Houston I was horrified with a hideous haircut. When I moved to NYC I made sure to ask for help in getting a fabulous hair person. Oh, hair matters. It really does.
If you asked me what comes to mind when I think of Edwards, it is this video. Does that tell you the power of media in our culture?
Incredible clip! How on earth was it taken? Will this get him elected? ;)
Posted by: Claude | June 30, 2007 at 07:22 AM
Well...this should bring us all back down to earth...I worked for 21 years at a Cancer Treatment Center giving chemotherapy. One day I was walking into to work and chatting with one of my patients. I just was having a bad hair day...one of those humid, Texas hair days. I made some thoughtless remark about having a bad hair day and my patient/friend said..."well, at least you have hair." End of story.
Posted by: carron hardin | June 30, 2007 at 10:04 AM
I agree hair matters. Although, John's hair looked fine to begin with if you ask me. Someone should tell him that chicks don't mind your hair looking a little windswept.
Posted by: a happier girl | June 30, 2007 at 01:04 PM
I remember the days when most men were much more casual about their hair. That's changed and I think TV is the reason, though think he is preparing for a TV appearance and the camera and critics can be harsh. He does seem to be a bit particular though, I must admit.
Reminds me of an experience at a TV station years ago when an older incumbent state senator was getting ready for a live TV appearance. His wife privately sweetly informed me that it was best for his psychological preparation for this appearance if he had a nice attractive young girl to apply his makeup and coif his hair.
Too bad, we had a guy that took care of makeup.
Posted by: joared | July 01, 2007 at 04:12 AM
Some of us don't have a lot to worry about. So, my question is, does no hair matter?
Posted by: Panhandle Poet | July 01, 2007 at 09:29 PM
It must matter. It's the only way to explain the decades long on-going battle over it between parents and their teen children. I vow to avoid it, to not care.... but we'll see. He's only three.
Posted by: Antique Mommy | July 02, 2007 at 06:59 AM